Theater Guild present the comedy 'The Rainmaker'

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Chippewa Theater Guild is getting ready to stage its opening production of their 2013-14 season with the romantic comedy “The Rainmaker” written by N. Richard Nash. They are proud to have Beverly McBride directing her first show since returning to Sault Ste. Marie from Florida.

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Sault Ste. Marie Evening News - Sault Ste. Marie, MI

By Staff Reports

Posted Oct. 4, 2013 at 7:27 AM

By Staff Reports

Posted Oct. 4, 2013 at 7:27 AM

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Chippewa Theater Guild is getting ready to stage its opening production of their 2013-14 season with the romantic comedy "The Rainmaker" written by N. Richard Nash. They are proud to have Beverly McBride directing her first show since returning to Sault Ste. Marie from Florida.

Set in a drought-ridden rural town in the West in Depression era America, the play tells the story of a pivotal hot summer day in the life of spinsterish, Lizzie Curry. Lizzie keeps house for her father and two brothers on the family cattle ranch. She has just returned from a trip to visit pseudo-cousins (all male), which was undertaken with the failed expectation that she would find a husband. As their farm languishes under the devastating drought, Lizzie's family worries about her marriage prospects more than about their dying cattle. A charming swindler named Starbuck arrives and promises to bring rain in exchange for $100 and for following his strange and silly instructions. His arrival sets off a series of events which enable Lizzie to see herself in a new light.

The reviews called the play "Stirring" (Newsday), "captivating" (New York Times), "wonderfully funny" (New York Daily News), and a "classic" (Chicago Sun-Times).

The seven local cast members are Kevin White, Dick Morrison, Jared Benoit, Ken Casperson, Dyke Justin, Eric Flemming and Dakota McKerchie. Performance will be held October 24 through October 26 at 7:30 p.m. and October 27 at 2 p.m. at The Guild Theater, 700 Eureka St., Sault Ste. Marie.

Ticket prices are $12.00 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for students and available for sale at MacMaster Realty, 2000 Ashmun St. or call (906)635-1000 or may be purchased at the door. The box office opens a half an hour before showtime.

More information can be found on the Chippewa Theater Guild website www.chippewatheaterguild.com or FB page. Seating is limited, so please purchase your tickets early.